Academic Review. Student academic performance is
reviewed at the end of each academic term by the Scholastic Standing
Committee, which is composed of appointed faculty of the school. The
faculty must ratify any recommendations made by the committee before a
student`s academic status is changed.
Standards. Failure
to maintain the school`s academic progression standards is grounds for
dismissal or placement on academic probationary status. A dismissal
recommendation also may be based upon poor academic performance during
any single term, regardless of any prior scholastic status, or after a
student has spent two prior terms on probation.
Satisfactory academic progression is defined as:
1. achieving a minimum 2.5 cumulative grade-point average at the
end of each academic term for the first two years of the
preprofessional program;
2. achieving a 2.5 cumulative grade-point average at the end of the second term of the second year;
3. maintaining a minimum 2.5 cumulative and professional
grade-point average throughout the professional portion of the program;
4. grades of C or better in the core science courses
and labs during the preprofessional years. Core science courses include
general chemistry, organic chemistry, biology, and systems physiology;
5. repeating of any D grades in Advanced Practice Experience course work.
Entry into the first professional year (third year) of the program
requires a minimum cumulative grade-point average of 2.5 and completion
of all course work from the preprofessional portion of the
curriculum, including humanities, social sciences, core mathematics,
science, and English courses. An interview may be required for entry
into the first professional year.
Students who earn a grade of
D or F in a course may be required, at the discretion of the Scholastic
Standing Committee, to repeat the course; however, both grades are
included in the students` averages. Grades in repeated courses must be
a C or better. Grades of D in any of the core science courses in the
preprofessional years or Advanced Practice Experiences must be repeated
for a grade of C or better. Students are expected to meet the above
academic progression standards at the end of each academic term and by
the end of the academic year. The above standards are applied to
students based on courses completed and the sequence of courses
outlined in the doctor of pharmacy curriculum. Students may be allowed
to complete course work in the following Summer Session in order to
meet the above academic progression standards if equivalent summer
courses are available at Rutgers. Students must have prior approval
from the chairperson of the Scholastic Standing Committee before
initiating summer course work related to curricular deficiency (see the
section below on Academic Progress). Students pursuing course work
during the summer are expected to meet the above academic progression
standards.
Academic Progress. Students are
expected to follow the sequence of courses specified in the doctor of
pharmacy curriculum approved by the faculty. Failure to follow the
approved curriculum will result in a dismissal or placement on academic
probationary status. Students may be allowed to depart from the
curriculum based on placement exams, Scholastic Standing Committee
actions, disciplinary actions, technical errors, and/or extenuating
circumstances. Students must receive prior approval from the academic
dean before deviating from the curriculum.
Probation. Placement
on probation means that the student is scholastically deficient and is
continuing his or her education with the understanding that he or she
must improve the level of work and meet the conditions of probation set
by the Scholastic Standing Committee and approved by the faculty of the
Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy.
Students on probation must
meet any conditions set by the Scholastic Standing Committee and
approved by the school faculty, such as:
1. maintaining a specific average for one or more terms
2. repeating certain courses
3. carrying a reduced load for one or more terms
4. curtailing certain extracurricular activities
In addition, students on probation must attend all scheduled classes
and laboratory sessions (unauthorized absence may lead to immediate
dismissal) and carry no more than the normal class and curriculum
course load. Students are removed from probation after they have
achieved a satisfactory scholastic record.
Students placed on
probationary status may appeal to the chairperson of the of Scholastic
Standing Committee. Grounds for appeal include technical error and/or
changes in temporary grades. Letters of appeal must state the reasons
for appeal and must be written by the student, although advice from
others may be sought in formulating the appeal.
Academic Suspension. A
student may be suspended for one or two terms based upon academic
reasons. This action may be used when a term`s academic performance
requires that work be repeated before progressing in the program.
Remaining out of school for the intervening period may be required
either due to the lack of availability of professional courses or
simply because it is in the best interest of the student. Through the
readmission procedure, this student may return at the end of the
designated period of suspension earlier described.
Dismissal. Students
are informed in writing of academic dismissal if they fail to meet the
conditions of probation or if they have an exceedingly poor term record
even though they may not have been previously on probation. Students
who are dismissed are dropped from the school, and academic credit is
not given for any college courses taken during a period of one term
following dismissal, not including a summer. Dismissal may be
conditional with the option to return or permanent without the option
to return at the discretion of the Scholastic Standing Committee. The
minimum time before readmission to the school after dismissal is one
full term, not including the summer.
Appeal. Students
dismissed or suspended from the Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy by the
faculty may appeal within five business days of the date of the
dismissal letter. Grounds for appeal include technical error, grade
changes, extenuating circumstances, and/or additional information not
previously available to the committee. Appeal forms are available from
the Office of Academic Services. Recommendations to reinstate students
require the approval of the faculty of the Ernest Mario School of
Pharmacy. Students are notified of the faculty`s decision by mail.
Readmission. Students
who have been dismissed for academic reasons with the option to return
may not be considered for readmission until at least one term, but not
more than three terms, not including Summer Session, has elapsed. The
faculty of the Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy may stipulate one or
more of the following for readmission consideration:
1. a specific number of college courses and credits to be completed successfully elsewhere
2. a readmission interview with the chairperson of the Scholastic Standing Committee
3. evidence (such as a medical report) or requirement that might be deemed appropriate to a particular student
Students are not readmitted after a second dismissal action.
